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11-23-14, 04:14 PM
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First Retic Experience
Attended my first reptile show today, Repticon Raliegh, and i got a chance to hold an 11ft male Retic... tho it felt like he was holding me lol. i must say it makes me want a big snake, but not a full size retic... not yet. however i would have came home with a super dwarf retic if i had the money.
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11-23-14, 07:44 PM
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Re: First Retic Experience
Wow that's a stout snake. Is that really only eleven feet? Much heavier bodied than other retic I've seen of similar length. Either way I'll bet that was a cool experience with such an awesome snake!
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11-24-14, 01:47 AM
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Re: First Retic Experience
Beautiful retic, you should go for a dwarf if you were comfortable and confident holding this male 
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11-24-14, 08:15 AM
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Re: First Retic Experience
the guy said 10-11 feet... i would not be suprised if it turned out to be 12-13... i am 5'10" so you do the estimating. it was deffinately heavy, felt like about 100lbs... is that a good ball park estimate?
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11-24-14, 07:25 PM
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Re: First Retic Experience
12-13 seems closer but it's hard to tell from pictures without seeing the whole snake. Either way it's a wonderful experience to handle such an amazing snake! I'm definitely jealous.
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11-24-14, 07:55 PM
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Re: First Retic Experience
Love these animals this one especially. How big do the dwarf retics get? what size enclosure do they require?
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11-25-14, 06:08 AM
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Re: First Retic Experience
i have heard 8-12 for dwarfs, 6-8 for super dwarfs...
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11-25-14, 08:44 AM
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Re: First Retic Experience
Depends on the locality and how pure the bloodlines are. True super dwarf retic stay small. 4.5-5' for males and 6' for females. But jampea locality retic, which are considered a dwarf, can get up to 15-16'. Feeding plays a big part though. There is a size for everyone, just make sure you know what your buying.
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11-26-14, 07:36 AM
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Re: First Retic Experience
what questions should i be asking and what should i be looking for if i want a 9-12ft snake when its all said and done?
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11-27-14, 08:53 AM
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Re: First Retic Experience
What locality, what percentage of each locality, how large the parents are. Most reputable breeders will be able to set you up with an animal that fits your needs. Just remember that feeding also plays a huge role. And no matter what, nothing is 100% certain. There's always the possibility an animal will end up larger or smaller than was thought.
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11-29-14, 06:37 AM
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Re: First Retic Experience
If you want the tiniest Retic possible, I'd look for a PURE Kalatoa Retic, stunning and generally under 5 feet
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11-29-14, 10:29 AM
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Re: First Retic Experience
i dont want a small retic, i want one that will max out at 9-12
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11-29-14, 11:11 PM
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Re: First Retic Experience
Pure jampea male, or anything 50% SD or better should stay at or under that size.
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11-30-14, 07:59 AM
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Re: First Retic Experience
You've got 3 options for pure locales that fit your size range: kalatoa, madu, kayuadi. But... Realistically in the US you've got 2 real options; a kalatoa, or a male kayuadi(females have been known to hit 14feet). Haven't found anyone producing pure madus.
A jampea male would probably fit your size range but because of jamps feeding mode i don't suggest them for first big snakes. Especially not a male jamp... they get crazy ocassionally. I have a 10 foot male jampea that's around 6 years old and a 3 year old female that's 11 feet long and still growing.
I really suggest looking into a pure kalatoa female. My female is about a year and a half and a little over 4 feet long. She's been fed well(not stuffed with rats) so we'll see how big she ends up but 7-8 for a female is the norm; and up to 10. They don't have the same over the top, kill everything feed mode as jamps; although still respectable.
High percentage SD crosses are another route to go. Size is less perdictable, but you get some cool paint jobs.
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11-30-14, 10:40 AM
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Re: First Retic Experience
i really like the tigers and purples as far as paint jobs go. goldenchilds are pretty sweet too.
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